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Thursday, October 13, 2011

2-Minute Friday Night Dinner*

Celebrate the end of the week with a quick dinner Friday night! Tonight, while you are surfing Facebook, cook some brown rice. When you prepare the rice ahead of time, dinner can be ready in just a few minutes!*

Prepare dinner in a flash!Mexican Fiesta BowlCombine in a large glass bowl:1 can black beans, drained (or 1 cup of cooked beans from dried beans ~ directions here)1 cup salsa or diced tomatoes and chilis1 avocado, cut in chunks1 cup frozen corn2-3 cups cooked brown rice (Click here for benefits!) Fresh cilantro chopped and lime juice, for extra awesomeness!Stir it all up, pop in the microwave for a few minutes, and viola! Dinner is done!

For a slow cooker variation, you can put everything except the avocado in a slow cooker, along with lots of water, in the morning. End up with a lovely "tortilla soup" at the end of the day! Top with avocado slices, adding tastiness and nutrition!The unlikely event of leftovers!

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Colleen is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Clinical Exercise Physiologist who is passionate about helping people become healthier inside and out. She has three children and enjoys running and playing soccer. Before fresh-you consulting, Colleen was a professor and coach at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. Here, she shares insights, advice, helpful hints, and nutrition, fitness, and wellness words of wisdom! Colleen is passionate about PLANT BASED WHOLE FOODS!